Families Helping Families

The Families Helping Families began in 2006 when a Hinsdale Central High School (HCHS) family was found in a desperate situation. Then PTO Co-President Lisa Stafford was alerted by HCHS social workers of the situation. The PTO mobilized to help supply the family with food, clothing, and emergency supplies, but the support didn’t end there. A new PTO committee was formed, Families Helping Families (FHF).

Over the years FHF have been able to successfully help numerous families in crisis and the situations are hard to believe with students at HCHS that cannot afford to buy lunch, books, supplies, a sports physical, a computer to do homework, or club dues. Some go to school hungry because their parents cannot afford to purchase groceries or put gas in the car. There have been families that cannot afford a dentist, warm winter coats, and the bare necessities.

Consider making a donation of gift cards (Jewel, Walmart, Target), cash, or checks (payable to HCHS PTO). Any amount is helpful and we open our committee to all who would like to help, including those who are not HCHS families but may have a philanthropic interest. We are fully funded by such generous donations.

When we are called to action, time is of the essence and the more people who come forward, the easier the task. Please join us by contacting fhf@hcpto.org. Thank you for your consideration and generosity!